Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 1/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Planned by: S. D. Kim
Checked by: S. M. Kim
Authorized by: H. J. Kang
SPECIFICATIONSOF
SUPER MULTI DVD REWRITER
Model GE20NU10
for
LG Brand External Model
* This specifications can be changed for improvement without prior notice.
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 2/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Revision History
T1.12’nd Release1) Page 3 / Page 11 “Drop Impact Delete”2) Mounting Requirements Change (5 � 12)
0710232
page6,8,9 added DVD - R DL RW
1’st Release
Brief description
T1.20711093
T1.00710011
No. Date Note
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 3/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Table of contents0. Attention
1. Features1.1 General1.2 Supported disc formats1.3 Supported write method1.4 Performance1.5 Audio1.6 SecurDiscTM
2. General description 2.1 Applicable disc formats2.2 Writing method2.3 Disc diameter2.4 Data capacity
3. Drive performance3.1 Host interface3.2 Write speed3.3 Read speed3.4 Burst Data transfer rate3.5 Access time (Random Access)3.6 Data error rate3.7 Spin up, Load time3.8 Data buffer capacity3.9 LightScribe Label Printing
4. Environmental conditions4.1 Ambient temperature4.2 Approval temperature rise4.3 Temperature gradient 4.4 Relative humidity4.5 Dew point temperature restrictions4.6 Altitude4.7 Vibration4.8 Shock
5. Quality and Reliability5.1 MTBF5.2 Tray cycle test5.3 Actuator mechanism5.4 MTTR (Mean Time To Repair)5.5 Component life
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 4/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Table of contents
6. Electro Static Discharge susceptibility (ESD)
7. Power requirements7.1 Source voltage7.2 Current7.3 Standby
8. Acoustic noise
9. Dimensions
10. Mass
11. Mechanical11.1 Disc loading11.2 Mounting requirements
12. Controls and Functions12.1 Front side12.2 Rear side
13. Connector Pin define
13.1 Front side13.2 Rear side
14. Mechanical dimensions15. Supported Command List
15.1 ATA Commands15.2 ATAPI Packet Commands
16. Regulations and Standards16.1 Safety16.2 EMC / EMI16.3 Laser safety
17. Supporting Operating System & Application Software17.1 Operating System17.2 Application Software
Appendix 1. Front design, RPC, and othersAppendix 2. CautionAppendix 3. Packaging Spec
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 5/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
0. Attention -To export this product-The Shipment of this product is limited by the rules of export in each country.
The proper procedures should be taken when exporting this product.
1. Features1.1 General
(1) USB 2.0 Interface (480Mbits/s)(2) External DVD Writable Drive(3) CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW/RAM/ +R/RW +/-R DL read and write compatible, CD Family and DVD-ROM read compatible
(4) Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) interface : SATA interface(5) Large buffer memory 2MB(6) Buffer Under-run prevention function embedded(7) Power loading and power eject of a disc. Bare media loading(8) MTBF: 100,000 POH(9) Vertical and Horizontal installable(10) Compliance with RoHS/ Pb Free production(11) Support LightScribe Direct Label Printing Technology(12) Support SecurDiscTM Technology
1.2 Supported disc formats
(1) Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R(Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) and DVD-RAM(Ver.1.0) (2) Reads and writes in each DVD-R(Ver. 2.1 for General), DVD-R DL(Dual Layer),DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM(Ver.2.2), DVD+R, DVD+R DL(Double Layer) and +RW(3) Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text(4) Reads data in Photo CD (Single and Multi session )(5) Reads standard CD-DA(6) Support to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in Hybrid type)(7) Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”(8) Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”(9) Reads DVD-R / RW / RAM with CPRM(10) Reads and writes SecurDiscTM (DVD+R,DVD-R DVD+R DL, DVD-R Dual, DVD+RW,
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, CD-RW)
1.3 Supported write method
(1) DVD-R: Disc at Once and Incremental Recording(2) DVD-R DL: Disc at Once, Format 4 (Layer Jump Recording)(3) DVD-RW: Disc at Once, Incremental Recording and Restricted Overwrite(4) DVD-RAM: Random Write(5) DVD+R: Sequential Recording(6) DVD+R DL: Sequential Recording (7) DVD+RW: Random Write(8) CD-R/RW: Disc at Once, Session at Once, Track at Once and Packet Write(9) SecurDiscTM : Disc at Once (for supported media)
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 6/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
1.4 Performance
(1) Average access time: DVD-ROM 145 ms(Random) CD-ROM 125 ms
(2) Write speed: DVD-R 2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x, 16x PCAV, 18x, 20x CAV DVD-R DL 2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x, 10x, 12x ZCLV DVD-RW 1x, 2x, 4x, 6x CLVDVD-RAM 2x, 3x ZCLV, 3x-5x PCAV (Ver.2.2),
6x ZCLV, 6x-8x PCAV, 6x-12x PCAVDVD+R 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x, 12x, 16x PCAV, 18x, 20x CAV
DVD+R DL 2.4x , 4x , 6x CLV, 8x, 10x, 12X ZCLVDVD+RW 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV
(High Speed DVD+RW: 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV) DVD-RW DL 2x
CD-R4x, 8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x, 40x PCAV, 48x CAVCD-RW 4x, 10x,16x CLV, 24x, 32x ZCLV
(High Speed: 10x, Ultra Speed: 16x, 24x, US Plus: 16x, 24x, 32x)(3) Read speed:
DVD-R/RW/ROM(SL/DL) 16x/13x/16x/12x max.DVD-R DL 12x max.
DVD-RW DL 4.8x maxDVD-RAM (Ver.1.0/2.2) 2x/ 2x, 3x-5x PCAV
6x CLV, 6x-8x PCAV, 6x-12x PCAVDVD- Video (CSS Compliant Disc) 4.8x max. (Single/Dual layer)
DVD+R/+RW 16x / 13x max.DVD+R DL 12x max.
CD-R/RW/ROM 48x/40x/48x max. CD-DA (DAE) 40x max.80 mm CD 10x max.
(4) Sustained Transfer rate: DVD-ROM 22.16 Mbytes/s (16x) max.CD-ROM 7,200 kB/s (48x) max.
(5) Burst Transfer rate: SATA, Ultra DMA Mode 5Multi word DMA Mode2, PIO Mode 4
(6) Multimedia MPC-3 compliant
1.5 Audio
(1) 16 bit digital data output through ATA interface1.6 SecurDiscTM
Media : CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R,DVD-R,DVD+RW,DVD-RW,DVD+R DL,DVD-R Dual, DVD-RAMPassword Protection Digital Signature Data Integrity checkData Reliability (Not 100% Proof)Copy Protection (PDF file only , except CD-R, CD-RW media)Only use Bundle Tool Software (Ref. www.securdisc.net)
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 7/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
2. General description2.1 Applicable disc formats
DVD DVD-ROM: 4.7GB (Single Layer)8.5GB (Dual Layer)
DVD-R: 4.7GB (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring: read only)4.7GB (Ver. 2.1 for General: read & write)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 3.0)DVD-RW: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.2/ Rev 1.0, 2.0, 3.0)DVD-RAM: 2.6GB/side (Ver. 1.0: read only)
1.46GB/side, 4.7GB/side (Ver. 2.2)DVD+R: 4.7GB (Ver. 1.3)
(DL) 8.5GB (Ver. 1.1)DVD+RW: 4.7GB (Vol. 1/Ver.1.3, Vol. 2/Ver.1.0)
CD CD-ROM Mode-1 data discCD-ROM Mode-2 data discCD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo-CD Multi-Session, Video CDCD-Audio DiscMixed mode CD-ROM disc (data and audio)CD-ExtraCD-TextCD-R (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”: read & write)CD-RW (Conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”: read & write)
2.2 Writing method(1) DVD-R/RW Disc at Once
Incremental RecordingRestricted Overwrite (DVD-RW only)
(2) DVD-R DL Disc at Once (DAO), Format4(Layer Jump Recording)(3) DVD-RAM/+RW Random Write(4) DVD+R Sequential Recording(5) DVD+R DL Sequential Recording
(6) CD-R/RW Disc at Once (DAO)Session at Once (SAO) Track at Once (TAO)Packet Writing
2.3 Disc diameter 120 mm80 mm
2.4 Data capacityUser data / Block DVD-ROM/R/RW/RAM /+R/+RW
2,048 bytes/block
CD (Yellow Book)
2,048 bytes/block (Mode1 & Mode2 Form1)
2,336 bytes/block (Mode2)
2,328 bytes/block (Mode2 Form2)
2,352 bytes/block (CD-DA)
*Definition Transfer Rate: 1x (DVD) = 1.385 Mbytes/s, Mbytes/s = 106 bytes/s1x (CD) = 150 kB/s, kB/s = 210 bytes/s
Capacity: MB = 220 bytes, kB = 210 bytes
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 8/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
3. Drive performance3.1 Host interface External (Host) USB 2.0 (480Mbits/s)
Internal (Drive) T13 ATA/ATAPI-7, MMC-5, INF-8090i v7
3.2 Write Speed<Write> Media (Media Speed) Writing Speed Transfer rate (DVD: Mbytes/s, CD: kB/s)
DVD-R (1-2x) 2x CLV 2.77 Mbytes/s-R (1-4x) 2x, 4x CLV 2.77, 5.54 -R (1-8x) 2x, 4x CLV, 6+8x*1 ZCLV 4.58-5.54, 8.31-11.08 -R(1-16x) 2x, 4x CLV, 2.77, 5.54,
7-8x, 7-16x*2 PCAV 9.9-11.08, 9.9-22.16 7-18X, 8-20x CAV 9.9-24.93, 11.08-27.7
-R (8cm) 2x CLV 2.77DVD-R DL (2-4x) 2x, 4x CLV 2.77, 5.54
-R DL (2-8x) 2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 6+8xZCLV 2.77, 5.54, 8.31, 8.31+11.086+8+10xZCLV 8.31+11.08+13.85
-R DL ( 12x) 2x, 4x, 6x CLV, 6+8xZCLV 2.77, 5.54, 8.31, 8.31+11.086+8+10xZCLV 8.31+11.08+13.856+8+10+12x ZCLV, 8.31+11.08+13.85+16.62
DVD-RW (1x) 1x CLV 1.385 -RW (1-2x) 1x, 2x CLV 1.385, 2.77-RW (2-4x) 2x, 4x CLV 2.77, 5.54 -RW (2-6x) 2x, 4x, 6x CLV 2.77, 5.54, 8.31 -RW (8cm) 2x CLV 2.77
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2) (2x) 2x ZCLV 2.77 (w/o Verify)-RAM (3x) 3x ZCLV 2.77, 4.16 (w/o Verify)-RAM (5x) 3-5x PCAV 4.16-6.93 (w/o Verify)
-RAM (6-16x) 6xCLV, 6-8x PCAV 8.31, 8.31-11.08 (w/o Verify)6-12x PCAV 8.31-16.62 (w/o Verify)
-RAM (8cm) 2x ZCLV 2.77 (w/o Verify)DVD+R (2.4x) 2.4x CLV 3.32 +R (2.4-4x) 2.4x, 4x CLV 3.32, 5.54 +R (2.4-8x) 2.4x, 4x CLV, 6+8x ZCLV 4.58, 5.54, 8.31+11.08
6+8+12x ZCLV 8.31+11.08+16.62 +R (2.4-16x) 2.4x, 4x CLV, 7.1-8x PCAV 4.58, 5.54, 9.9-11.08
7.1-12x, 7.1-16x PCAV 9.9-16.62, 9.9-22.16 7.1-18x, 8-20x CAV 9.9-24.93, 11.08-27.7
DVD+R DL (2.4x) 2.4x, 4x CLV 3.32, 5.54+R DL (2.4-8x) 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 6+8xZCLV, 3.32, 5.54, 8.31, 8.31+11.08,
6+8+10xZCLV 8.31+11.08+13.85+R DL (2.4 -16x) 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 6+8xZCLV, 3.32, 5.54, 8.31, 8.31+11.08,
6+8+10x ZCLV 8.31+11.08+13.85, 6+8+10+12x ZCLV, 16x CAV 8.31+11.08+13.85+16.62, 22.16
DVD+RW (2.4x) 2.4x CLV 3.32 +RW (2.4-4x) 2.4x CLV, 2.4+4x ZCLV 3.32, 3.32+5.54+RW (2.4-8x) 2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 6+8x ZCLV 3.32, 5.54, 8.31, 8.31+11.08
DVD-RW DL (2x) 2x 2.77CD-R 4x, 8x, 16x CLV, 600,1,200, 2,400 kB/s
16-24x, 16-32x, 16-40x PCAV 2,400-3,600, 2,400-4,800, 2,400-6,000
16-48x CAV 2,400-7,200CD-RW (MS:1,2,4x) 4x CLV 600
-RW(HS:4-10x) 10x CLV 1,500 -RW (US:8-24x) 16x CLV, 16+24x ZCLV 2,400, 2,400+3,600 -RW(US+:8-32x) 16x CLV, 16+24+32x ZCLV 2,400, 2,400+3,600+4,800
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 9/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
3.3 Read Speed <Read> Media (Media Speed) Read Speed Transfer rate Rotational speed
(DVD: Mbytes/s, CD: kB/s) (Approx. r/min)
3.3.1 Data
DVD-ROM (SL) 6.6 - 16x CAV 9.17- 22.16 Mbytes/s 9,440 r/min(DL) 5.0 - 12x CAV 6.88- 16.62 7,790
DVD-R 6.6 - 16x CAV 9.17- 22.16 Mbytes/s 9,440 DVD+R 6.6 - 16x CAV 9.17- 22.16 Mbytes/s 9,440
DVD-R DL 5.0 - 12x CAV 6.88- 16.62 7,790DVD+R DL 5.0 - 12x CAV 6.88- 16.62 7,790DVD-RW 5.4 - 13x CAV 7.43- 18.00 7,670DVD+RW 5.4 - 13x CAV 7.43- 18.00 7,670
DVD-RW DL 2.0 - 4.8x CAV 2.29- 5.54 2,830DVD-RAM *3(Ver. 1.0) 2x ZCLV 2.77 4,780-2,020
-RAM (Ver. 2.2) 3 - 5x PCAV 4.16- 6.93 4,880-3,450 6 - 12x PCAV 8.31- 16.62 9,750-8,250
-RAM (8cm) 3 - 5x PCAV 4.16- 6.93 4,880-3,450 CD-R/ROM*1 20 - 48x CAV 3,000- 7,200 kB/s 9,710
CD-RW 17 - 40x CAV 2,590- 6,000 kB/s 8,460
(8cm) 6.6 - 10x CAV 990 - 1,500 kB/s 2,120
3.3.2 DVD-Video, Video Format and CD-DA
DVD-Video*2 (SL/DL) 2.0 - 4.8x CAV 2.29- 5.54 2,830DVD-R 4.1 - 10x CAV 5.68- 13.85 5,900DVD+R 4.1 - 10x CAV 5.68- 13.85 5,900
DVD-R DL 3.4 - 8x CAV 4.71- 11.08 5,190DVD+R DL 3.4 - 8x CAV 4.71- 11.08 5,190DVD-RW 4.1 - 8x CAV 5.68- 13.85 5,900 DVD+RW 4.1 - 8x CAV 5.68- 13.85 5,900
DVD-RAM *3 ditto Same as the speed of Data above
CD-DA(DAE)*4 17 - 40x CAV 2,590- 6,000 kB/s 8,460 r/minCD-DA (Audio Play)*4 4.3 - 10x CAV 650- 1,500 2,120
*1) Fully recorded CD-R should be used.*2) DVD-Video: CSS compliant discs.*3) DVD-RAM: Read speed of Data and Video Format are same as above.*4) Read speed of CD-R/RW/ROM are same as above.
* Rotational speed (CLV, ZCLV) DVD-R/RW/ROM, +R/RW 1x: Approx. 1,390 (Inside) - 580 r/min (Outside)DVD-RAM Ver. 1.0 1x: Approx. 2,390 (Inside) - 1,010 r/min (Outside)
Ver. 2.2 2x: Approx. 3,250 (Inside) - 1,380 r/min (Outside)CD-R/RW/ROM 1x: Approx. 500 (Inside) - 210 r/min (Outside)
*1) “+”: change by step for ZCLV *2) “-”: continuous change, for CAV, PCAV
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 10/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
3.4 Burst transfer rateSATA Gen.1 1.5 G bps
3.5 Access time (Random)DVD-ROM 145 ms typ. (190ms Limit) * (Note 1)
DVD-ROM DL 220 ms typ. (300ms Limit) * (Note 1)
CD-ROM 125 ms typ. (180ms Limit) * (Note 1)
DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2) 270 ms typ. (400ms Limit)Note :
1) Average access time is the typical value of more than 50 timesincluding latency and error correction time.
Test Disc: DVD-ROM: ALMEDIO TDV-520 / TDR-820 DVD-ROM DL: ALMEDIO TDV-540 / TDR-840 CD: ALMEDIO TCDR-701 / HITACHI HCD-1
*) Typical value defines a measured value in normal temperature (20 ºC) and horizontal
position.
3.6 Data error rate (Measured with 5 retries maximum)DVD-R/RW/ROM/RAM <10 -12
DVD+R/+RW <10 -12
CD-R/RW/ROM <10 -12 (Mode-1)<10 -9 (Mode-2)
Condition: It is assumed that the worst case raw error rate of the disc is 10 -3
3.7 Spin up, Load time without Multi-sessionSpin up time (Time to drive ready mode from standby mode)
5 s typ.Load time (Time to drive ready mode from tray loading)
DVD-ROM 8 s typ.DVD-R 22 s typ. (Disc At Once, Ver. 2.0 for General)DVD-RW 22 s typ. (Disc At Once, Ver. 1.2)DVD-RAM 40 s typ. (60 s Limit)DVD+R/RW 22 s typ. CD-ROM 9 s typ.DVD±R DL 30 s typ.
3.8 Data buffer capacity 2 MB
3.9 LightScribe Label Printing (** CMC LS-CD 1.2, **Full Image Printing)* Note (1) DRF Parameters for this spec : LV=330mm/sec, TrackShift=85or75, Laser Power=40mW
3.9.1 Printing Time940TPI * 12cm Entire Disc less than 28 minutes675TPI * 12cm Entire Disc less than 16 minutes410TPI * 12cm Entire Disc less than 11 minutes
3.9.2 Image Contrast complying to the colorimetry standard CIE L*a*b, defined as Delta L(∆L)940TPI * LS CD-R Media (973423:795973) higher than 25675TPI * LS CD-R Media (973423:795973) higher than 17410TPI * LS CD-R Media (973423:795973) higher than 9
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 11/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
4. Environmental conditions4.1 Ambient temperature
Operating 5 to 40 ºC
Storage / Transportation -30 to 60 ºC
4.2 Approval temperature rise 58 ºC max. at the center of bottom cover
4.3 Temperature gradient 10 ºC/h
4.4 Relative humidityOperating 15% to 85% (Non-Condensing)Storage / Transportation 10% to 90% (Non-Condensing)
4.5 Dew point temperature restrictions Less than 29 ºC
4.6 AltitudeOperating 0 to 3,000 mNon-operating 0 to 12,000 m
4.7 Vibration(1) Operating
Read: Audio: 3.43 m/s2 (0.35G) No unrecoverable errorData: 3.43 m/s2 (0.35G) No unrecoverable error10 - 500Hz sine wave sweep, 1 oct./min at each of 3 directions1)
Write: DVD: 0.98 m/s2 (0.1G) No recording stopCD-R/RW: 2.94 m/s2 (0.3G) No recording stop
10 - 500Hz sine wave sweep, 1 oct./min at each of 3 directions1)
(2) Non-Operating: 19.6 m/s2 (2G) No damage must result10 - 500Hz sine wave sweep, 1 oct./min at each of 3 directions1)
for 40 minutes.
* 1) 3 direction : X (left and right), Y (back and front), Z (top and bottom) axis
4.8 Shock(1) Operating
Read: Audio: 19.6 m/s2 (2G) No unrecoverable errorData: 58.8 m/s2 (6G) No unrecoverable error11ms, Half sine wave (5 time shocks, 6 s between shocks.)at each of 3 directions1)
Write: DVD:4.9 m/s2 (0.5G) No recording stopCD-R/RW: 9.8 m/s2 (1G) No recording stop11 ms, Half sine wave (5 time shocks, 6 s between shocks.)at each of 3 directions1)
(2) Non-Operating 1,372 m/s2 (140G) No damage after shock2 ms Half sine wave at each of 3 directions1)
* 1) 3 direction : X (left and right), Y (back and front), Z (top and bottom) axis
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 12/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
5. Quality and Reliability5.1 MTBF 100,000 Power On Hours (POH)
-Assumption : Used in a normal office environment at room temperature.-POH per year : 3,000
-ON / OFF cycles per year : 600-Operating duty cycle : 20 % of power on time (Seek: 5 % of operating time)
5.2 Tray cycle test : 30,000 times
No degeneration in the mechanical part after test(1cycle ; one loading and one ejecting)
5.3 Actuator mechanism : 1,000,000 full stroke seek
5.4 MTTR (Mean Time To Repair) : 0.5 h
5.5 Component life : 5 years or 2,000 h of Laser radiating time
Assumption: Used in a normal office environment
6. Electro Static Discharge susceptibility (ESD)0 to 5 kV With no user detectable data read errorsFrom 5 kV to 8 kV No catastrophic failure or damage
* Test conditions : C = 150 pF, R = 330 ohms, 50 times discharge except connector
7. Power requirements 7.1 Source voltage
+12 V +/- 10 % tolerance, less than 100 mVp-p Ripple voltage
7.2 Current Idle (Hold track state) +12 V DC 0.5 A typ. < 1.0 A max. Write (Active) +12 V DC 0.9 A typ. < 1.5 A max.Read (Active) +12 V DC 0.9 A typ. < 1.5 A max.
Seek (Access) +12 V DC 1.2 A typ. < 2.0 A max.
7.3 StandbySleep mode (No disc) 1.0 W typ.
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 13/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Horizontal
Vertical
12°
12°12°12°
12°
12°
0° 12° 12° 0°
-Note-Operation with postures other than the above drawings is not guaranteed.
8. Acoustic noiseLess than 50 dB, A scale, at 0.5 m away from the drive
Note : 1. Disc : Less than imbalance 0.3 x 10 -4 Nm (0.3g-cm)2. Installation : Horizontal3. Ambient temperature : Normal temperature4. Sequential read at max speed except loading, unloading and seek
9. DimensionsExternal dimensions (W x H x D) 160 x 50 x 230 mm ( Refer to Section 14.)
10. Mass Max 1500g (Net)
11. Mechanical
11.1 Disc loading Tray type, Auto loading
11.2 Mounting requirements
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 14/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
12. Controls and Functions
12.1 Front side (Front Design)
1 Tray
6 Busy indicator 4 Open / Close button5 Manual emergency eject hole
2 Door Tray
3 Front bezel
< Front view >
Part Color Material Note/Flammability
1 Tray Black PBT+ABS UL94 V-22 Door Tray Black3 Front bezel Black UL94 V-04 Open / Close button Sliver
6Busy indicator (LED light color)
Green --- UL94 HB
PC+ABSor ABS
② USB Connector
① Power Connector
12.2 Rear side
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 15/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Pin No. DC Volts
1 +12V
2 GND
1
2
Power Connector Pinout
12.2.2 Interface connector (2)
A USB B-type connector is used to interface with PC (USB bus power is not used for this device).
1 2
3 4
Pin No. Signal Name
1 VBUS (+5V)2 D-3 D+4 GND5 Shell (Shield)
5
USB Connector Pinout
12.2.1 DC power connector (1)
A Barrel type male connector is used to provide the DC power
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 16/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P10
P11
P12
P13
P14
P15
GND
R+
R-
GND
T-
T+
GND
3.3V
3.3V
3.3V
GND
GND
GND
5V
5V
5V
GND
Reserved
GND
12V
12V
12V
S1S7P1P15
Power Signal
< SATA Connector Pin Assignment >
13. Connector Pin define
SATA Drive consist of two connector . First , Power connector supply 5V and 12V Power .3.3V was not supplied .
Second , Signal Connector has 2 pairs .
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 17/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
14. Mechanical dimensions Unit: mm Allowance: +/- 0.5 unless otherwise stated
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 18/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
15. Supported Command List15.1 ATA Commands
< Command > < Code >(1) ATAPI Packet Command A0h(2) ATAPI Soft Reset 08h(3) Check Power Mode E5h(4) Execute Drive Diagnostics 90h(5) Flush Cache E7h(6) Identify Packet Device A1h(7) Idle Immediate E1h(8) NOP 00h(9) Set Features EFh(10) Sleep E6h(11) Standby Immediate E0h
15.2 ATAPI Packet Commands< Command > < Code >
(1) BLANK A1h(2) CLOSE TRACK/RZONE/SESSION/BORDER 5Bh(3) FORMAT UNIT 04h(4) GET CONFIGURATION 46h(5) GET EVENT STATUS NOTIFICATION 4Ah(6) GET PERFORMANCE ACh(7) INQUIRY 12h(8) LOG SELECT 4Ch(9) LOG SENSE 4Dh(10) MECHANISM STATUS BDh(11) MODE SELECT (10) 55h(12) MODE SENSE (10) 5Ah(13) PAUSE/RESUME 4Bh(14) PLAY AUDIO (10) 45h(15) PLAY AUDIO (12) A5h(16) PLAY AUDIO MSF 47h(17) PLAY AUDIO TRACK RELATIVE (10) 49h(18) PLAY AUDIO TRACK RELATIVE (12) A9h(19) PREVENT ALLOW MEDIUM REMOVAL 1Eh(20) READ (10) 28h(21) READ (12) A8h(22) READ BUFFER 3Ch(23) READ BUFFER CAPACITY 5Ch(24) READ CAPACITY 25h(25) READ CD BEh(26) READ CD MSF B9h(27) READ DISC INFORMATION 51h(28) READ DVD STRUCTURE ADh(29) READ FORMAT CAPACITIES 23h(30) READ HEADER 44h(31) READ SUB-CHANNEL 42h(32) READ TOC/PMA/ATIP 43h(33) READ TRACK/RZONE INFORMATION 52h(34) REPAIR RZONE 58h(35) REPORT KEY A4h(36) REQUEST SENSE 03h(37) RESERVE TRACK/RZONE 53h
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 19/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
< Command > < Code >(38) REZERO UNIT 01h(39) SCAN BAh(40) SEEK 2Bh(41) SEND CUE SHEET 5Dh(42) SEND DVD STRUCTURE BFh(43) SEND KEY A3h(44) SEND OPC INFORMATION 54h(45) SET CD SPEED BBh(46) SET READ AHEAD A7h(47) SET STREAMING B6h(48) START/ STOP UNIT 1Bh(49) STOP PLAY/SCAN 4Eh(50) SYNCHRONIZE CACHE 35h(51) TEST UNIT READY 00h(52) VERIFY(10) 2Fh(53) VERIFY(12) AFh(54) WRITE(10) 2Ah(55) WRITE(12) AAh(56) WRITE AND VERIFY(10) 2Eh(57) WRITE AND VERIFY(12) Aeh(58) WRITE BUFFER 3Bh(59) PRINT FDh
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 20/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
16. Regulations and Standards16.1 Safety
The product will satisfy the safety standards outlined below.
UL: UL 60950-1 First EditionCSA: CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03TÜV: EN 60950-1 / EN60825-1SEMKO: EN 60950-1 / EN60825-1
16.2 EMC / EMIThe product complies with applicable technical requirements as specified below
FCC Part15 Class BCE Marking,C-Tick MarkTaiwan EMC (BSMI)VCCI
16.3 Laser safetyThe product will satisfy all the requirements for the laser specified below.
Class 1 laser product comply with DHHS rules 21 CFR Subchapter JClass 1 laser product to EN60825-1 / IEC 60825-1
17. Supporting Operating System & Application Software17.1 Operating System
Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows XP Home Edition, Professional, Media Center EditionWindows VISTA x86/x64
17.2 Application Software (Plan)
(1) Nero Express (SecurDiscTM support)(2) PowerDVD (CyberLink)(3) RecordNow! (Sonic Solutions)(4) Drag’n Drop CD+DVD (Easy Systems )(5) DVD Movie Writer (Ulead)(6) DVD Movie Album (Panasonic)(7) DVD-RAM Device driver software (Panasonic) (8) WinDVD (Intervideo)(9) Turbo USB (20x writing support)*
*Definition : It must be installed to meet a 20x writing of DVD±±±±R.
18. System Requirements.
(1) CPU : Pentium III 1.0GHz or Higher (with USB 2.0), IBM PC or Compatible for basic performance(20x writing : Intel Pentium4 3.4GHz or higher)
(2) RAM : 256MB or larger (20x writing : 512MB or larger)
(3) HDD : 20GB or more of available space
Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc.
Issued Date
Revised DateGE20NU10 21/21
HLDS CONFIDENTIAL
Rev T1.2
Oct. 01. 2007
Nov. 09. 2007
Appendix 1: Drive Rating Label.
1. Drive Rating Label
GE20NU10
2.0A
October 2007
S/N : YMMZAXX000001ROM VER. : XXXX
Appendix 2: Packaging spec